Getting To Know: Kent State's Eugene Jarvis

What is the best advice that Kent State Head Coach Doug Martin has given Eugene? Find out by reading our latest getting to know segment.

Jul 3, 2009

Jarvis ranked fifth in the MAC in rushing (89.0 ypg) and eighth in scoring (6.9 ppg) last season.

2009 Football Summer Preview: Getting To Know...

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Getting To Know: Kent State's Eugene Jarvis
Eugene Jarvis is a senior running back for the Kent State Golden Flashes. Jarvis earned second team All-MAC accolades and was a second team All-MAC selection by Phil Steele’s Magazine. He ranked fifth in the MAC in rushing (89.0 ypg) and eighth in scoring (6.9 ppg). Jarvis also ranked 41st in the nation in rushing yards per game. He caught 25 passes for 273 yards and a score. His 119.3 all-purpose yards ranked 54th nationally. Jarvis also served as the team captain and was named to the Maxwell & Doak Walker preseason watch lists. Below is a closer look at the KSU running back...

1. Why did you choose Kent State?

Kent St. was my first offer and they were loyal to me from the beginning to the end. Coach Martin believed in my talents and did not let my size scare him away.

2. What is your greatest accomplishment off the field?

Being the 1st person out of my entire family to graduate from college.

3. What is the best advice you have received from Coach Martin?

To stay away from his wife Vicki Martin

4. What are your goals for this season?

My goal is to be holding up the MAC Championship Trophy in December.

5. What would you like to be doing in ten years?

Having a successful career in the NFL, enjoying my family and living the good life.

6. What were you up to this summer?

Working on my craft and enjoying time with family, friends and teammates.

7. What would your superhero name be?

Captain Hembad

8. Which three people (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner?

Barak Obama, Nia Long, Halle Berry

9. What is the most notable thing about your hometown?

I’m from the City of Champions; therefore I’m a product of my environment.

10. What was your youth sports highlight?

Being fortunate to win as many championships as I have.

11. What’s the best part of being a Division I athlete?

You get a chance to compete against the best competition there is.

12. Who is your non-sports hero ... why?

My mother because the characteristics she posses are strong and the obstacles she has overcame, not many people can survive through the things she has been through in life.

13. What is your favorite TV show? Why?

The Game because it demonstrates the lifestyles of football players and different situations that occur in their everyday life.

14. What’s your dream as a college athlete?

To get drafted and play on a NFL team.

15. The artist that takes up most of my iPod...

Joe Budden

16. The person from history I’d most like to meet is..

Martin Luther King

17. What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

California because it’s a different experience from the east coast and there is so much stuff to do.

18. What is one movie you could watch over and over again and not get sick of?

Friday

19. What reality TV show would you most like to be on?

For The Love of Eugene Jarvis

20. What is your favorite holiday?

Thanksgiving

2009 MAC Football Summer Preview: Getting To Know...
July 1: Tyler Sheehan, QB, Bowling Green
July 2: Austin Pritchard, LB, Western Michigan
July 3: Eugene Jarvis, RB, Kent State
July 4: Frank Zombo, DL, Central Michigan
July 5: James Starks, RB, Buffalo
July 6: David Bryant, S, Northern Illinois
July 7: Chris Jacquemain, QB, Akron
July 8: Barry Church, DB, Toledo
July 9: Taylor Price, WR, Ohio
July 10: Ryan Downard, DB, Eastern Michigan
July 11: Daniel Raudabaugh, QB, Miami
July 12: Brandon Crawford, DL, Ball State
July 13: Andre Neblett, DL, Temple
July 14: Tim Hiller, QB, Western Michigan
July 15: Jahmal Brown, DB, Bowling Green
July 16: Dan LeFevour, QB, Central Michigan
July 17: Brian Lainhart, DB, Kent State
July 18: Chandler Harnish, QB, Northern Illinois
July 19: Almondo Sewell, DT, Akron
July 20: Aaron Opelt, QB, Toledo
July 21: Noah Keller, LB, Ohio
July 22: Andy Schmitt, QB, Eastern Michigan
July 23: Jordan Gafford, S, Miami
July 24: MiQuale Lewis, RB, Ball State
July 25: Mike Newton, DB, Buffalo
July 26: Dominique Harris, DB, Temple